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Upgrade claims installer type changed while it hasn't #3295
Description
Brief description of your issue
When trying to upgrade the package "BelgianGovernment.eIDViewer" from version 5.1.5998 to version 5.1.6019, winget claims that the installer type changed.
However when querying the information of both versions it clearly shows the same installer type. See screenshot below
Steps to reproduce
- Install version 5.1.5998 of "BelgianGovernment.eIDViewer"
- Try upgrading to version 5.1.6019 (currently the latest version)
Expected behavior
The upgrade to be installed successfully.
Actual behavior
The upgrade fails with the text:
A newer version was found, but the install technology is different from the current version installed. Please uninstall the package and install the newer version.
Environment
Windows Package Manager v1.4.10173
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Windows: Windows.Desktop v10.0.19045.2965
System Architecture: X64
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller v1.19.10173.0
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Trenly commentedon Jun 1, 2023
Looks like the installer actually extracts and runs an MSI, which causes the mismatch. I'll try updating the manifest
Trenly commentedon Jun 2, 2023
Demitrius Nelon (@denelon) - The AppsAndFeaturesEntries have been updated so that it should expect the MSI entry type, but the issue is still occurring. Probably an edge case that wasn't considered during the initial implementation where the actual Installer Type is different than the downloaded installer
denelon commentedon Jun 2, 2023
Does it have a productCode or upgradeCode?
Trenly commentedon Jun 2, 2023
I don't believe the AppsAndFeaturesEntries have the product code specified, but I did specify
InstallerType: msiin the AppsAndFeaturesEntriesdenelon commentedon Jun 2, 2023
OK, I'll see if I can find someone else to look into what's going on here.